Replacing old cookware, what do you use?

15 years ago

I have been looking at All Clad, anyone have experiences with these pots and pans? Or recommodations of other stainless. I have been shopping prices etc. Is it worth the $$$ for All Clad?

Thanks, Patti

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15 years ago
Patti, I have All-Clad stainless as well as a number of pots from other manufacturers. Shaun, was recently looking for information on new cookware too. Lots of opinions here.

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eandhl
15 years ago
I have some All Clad SS, some Cuisinart SS with copper enclosed disc and some cast iron. They all serve a purpose. But I could do everything in the All Clad and not so with the other two.
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friedajune
15 years ago
Careful of the All-Clad handles on the fry pans and saute pans. They are oddly shaped, IMHO, and because of that, if the pan is heavy, the handles are difficult to hold. Go to a store and lift an All-Clad 12" fry pan, or a 10" saute pan, and you'll see what I mean. I think All-Clad is great for the cookware that does not have the long handles, like a stockpot, or a roasting pan, or you can get the 8" fry pan and the handles aren't a problem cause the 8" pan is small and therefore lighter.

I think you should go to a store like BedBath&Beyond, Bloomingdales or Macys. Those stores have a varied selection of brands and price points so that you can look at different pans, lift them up, and see which ones you like. Also, don't get a set, get just the individual pans you use the most, and get different brands since some brands are better with some types of cookware than others.

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